Overview

• On Aug. 4, Markle responded to birthday posts from friends including Abigail Spencer, Kelly McKee Zajfen and Tracy Robbins on her personal @meghan account.
• Those remarks were her first public Instagram comments since returning to the platform in January 2025 after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
• The As Ever lifestyle brand celebrated its founder with a black-and-white portrait post and birthday message.
• Markle’s use of comments builds on a July exchange with Shonda Rhimes and underscores her selective social media strategy.
• She continues to curate a family-focused feed that highlights professional milestones while safeguarding her children’s privacy.